Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Indian Hookah Bottoms and Belgian Vase. Damascene
1854Albumen print | 13.5 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800189
Photograph showing a covered tazza, indicated to be a Belgian vase in the title, between two hookah bottoms. The objects are all decorated in damascene inlay. Both hookah bottoms are of similar conical shape and decorated with a floral design. The hookah bottom on the left is entirely covered in the design, while the one of the right has a large plain band along the middle of the body and the neck.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
13.5 x 19.0 cm (image)
'Indian Hookah Bottoms and Belgian Vase'
- Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Asia
- India
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Containers
- Vessels (containers)
- Vases
- Vessels (containers)
- Containers
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
